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Ministry of Railways
Shri Piyush Goyal Minister for Railways and Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution reviews the progress of various sections under completion in DFC on both East and West corridor
Minister said that last mile connectivity and feeder routes need to be completed simultaneously so as to ensure delivery of maximum benefits from DFC
Project needs to be monitored on daily basis to ensure that completed project is handed over to the nation by June 2022
To ensure Atma Nirbhar Bharat campaign gets a boost, for indigenisation of all container traffic on DFCs needs to promoted on a mission mode
Shri Piyush Goyal Minister for Railways and Commerce & Industry and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution today reviewed the progress of various sections under completion in DFC on both East and West corridors.
Railway officials gave inputs about the progress being made in all the sections and also some of the challenges being faced by the Railways in getting work completed in certain sections.
Minister said that last mile connectivity and feeder routes need to be completed simultaneously as well so as to ensure delivery of maximum benefits from DFC. He said that this aspect of project development needs to be monitored sincerely.
The Minister said to ensure Atma Nirbhar Bharat campaign gets a boost, indigenisation of all container traffic on DFCs needs to promoted on a mission mode. He said that domestic Industry in India is quiet capable of manufacturing such containers.
Indian Railways is making dedicated freight corridors to provide exclusive movement on fast speeds for goods trains.
In the first phase, DFCCIL is constructing the Western DFC  and Eastern DFC (1856 route km including PPP section of Sonnagar-Dankuni Section.
The EDFC starting from Sahnewal near Ludhiana  will pass through the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand to terminate at Dankuni in West Bengal. The Western Corridor connecting Dadri in Uttar Pradesh to Jawaharlal Nehru Port  in Mumbai will traverse through the states of UP, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra of WDFC & EDFC  i.e. 2800 route Km will be commissioned by June 2022.
Dedicated Freight corridor is being seen as a game changer in Economic Development of India.
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had recently dedicated two sections of DFCCL on Eastern and Western Corridors to the nation . These are Rewari - Madar section on Western corridor and New Khurja- New Bhaupur section on Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Ministry of Power
CPSEs under Ministry of Power incur capital expenditure of Rs. 40395.34 crore till the month of December
Capex 47% higher than the expenditure incurred in FY 2020-21
CPSEs collectively meet 80% of the capex target of FY 2021-22
CPSEs under Ministry of Power have incurred capital expenditure  of Rs. 40395.34 crore till the month of December during FY 2021-22. This is 47% higher than the expenditure incurred during the corresponding period of FY 2020-21.
Thus, the capex performance of the Ministry is significantly better compared to the previous year.
It is to be noted that the CPSEs have also collectively met 80% of the capex target of FY 2021-22, i.e. Rs.50,690.52 crore.
The top performers among the power sector CPSEs include PowerGrid , SJVN  NTPC  and THDC  .
The Ministry of Power has laid a strong emphasis on accelerating the pace the capital expenditure of the power sector projects. Regular monitoring and reviews are held to resolve issues hindering the implementation of the projects.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Beneficiaries under MANF Scheme
The Government has implemented various schemes for the welfare and upliftment of every strata, including minorities, especially the economically weaker and lesser privileged sections of the society, through various schemes of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of Rural Development.
Ministry of Minority Affairs has specifically implemented various schemes, including Pre-Matric, Post Matric and Merit-cum-Means Scholarship schemes, across the country for socio-economic and educational empowerment of the six notified minority communities.
Community-wise and district-wise breakup of beneficiaries are not captured on the fellowship portal maintained by Canara Bank, however the gender wise break up relating to the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh during the last three years is as follows:
Telangana:
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Year
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Number of Students availed Fellowships
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Number of Female Students availed Fellowships
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2019-20
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49
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26
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2020-21
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41
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21
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2021-22
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29
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15
Andhra Pradesh:
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Year
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Number of Students availed Fellowships
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Number of Female Students availed Fellowships
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2019-20
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100
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47
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2020-21
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66
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27
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2021-22
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48
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19
The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India has been implementing the Maulana Azad National Fellowship  Scheme on the lines of the JRF Scheme of UGC and CSIR. The UGC and CSIR Fellowship Schemes are open for candidates of all social categories and communities including minorities. In addition to this, students from minority communities are also covered under the Fellowship Schemes being implemented by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Tribal Affairs for SC and OBC students and for ST students respectively. In view of the overlap among the aforesaid Schemes - it has been decided to discontinue the MANF Scheme from 2022-23 onward. The existing MANF Fellows will continue to receive Fellowships till the end of their respective tenure, subject to compliance with the extant guidelines. As of now, there is no proposal to restore the Scheme.
This information was given by the minister of minority affairs, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 400
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage over 175 Crore
More than 27 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 175.33 Crore  today. More than 27 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 1.89 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10400623
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2nd Dose
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9951894
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Precaution Dose
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4043680
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18407812
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2nd Dose
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17415259
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Precaution Dose
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5866885
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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53600900
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2nd Dose
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21474441
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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550259080
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2nd Dose
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435379382
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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202023623
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2nd Dose
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178246787
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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126192350
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2nd Dose
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111041976
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Precaution Dose
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8997264
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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960884388
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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773509739
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Precaution Dose
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18907829
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Total
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1753301956
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 19th February, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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111
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2nd Dose
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1968
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Precaution Dose
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19821
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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357
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2nd Dose
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3581
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Precaution Dose
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82162
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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158927
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|
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2nd Dose
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757512
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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208134
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2nd Dose
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1019826
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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33181
|
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2nd Dose
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208133
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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28017
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2nd Dose
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126152
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Precaution Dose
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100044
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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428727
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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2117172
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Precaution Dose
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202027
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Total
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2747926
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Shri Raj Kumar Singh takes charge as Cabinet Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy
Shri Raj Kumar Singh assumed charge as Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy .
Expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister for giving the responsibility , Shri R.K. Singh said that the Prime Minister has shown great confidence and we will live upto that.
In his brief interaction with media after assuming charge , Shri Singh further added that we have achieved targets of electrification set by the Prime Minister well before the schedule and will strive to ensure that the benefits of power and energy sector reach the common man.
He was greeted at the office by senior officers on this occasion.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU on Cooperation in the field of Mass Media between India and Bangladesh
Cabinet approves MoU on Cooperation in the field of Mass Media between India and Bangladesh
(The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the MoU on Cooperation in the field of Mass Media between India and Bangladesh.
Salient features of the MoU
The main areas of cooperation are:
- Both the countries to facilitate training/study tour of personnel in the field of mass media and public relations.
- Encouraging the exchange of experts in the field of Mass Media
- Encourage cooperation between educational, training and research institutions in the field of Mass Media & Communication. Also facilitating exchange of publications generated by these institutions.
- Co-operation and Sharing experiences in the field of regulations of the Mass Media activities and statistical data relating to the Mass Media.
- Facilitating accredited mass media representatives to set up offices in the creation of conditions necessary for performance of professional duties on the basis of reciprocity.
Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks to Uttarakhand CM; reviews unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat and reviewed the situation in Uttarakhand.
PMO tweeted, "While in Assam, PM @narendramodi reviewed the situation in Uttarakhand. He spoke to CM @tsrawatbjp and other top officials. He took stock of the rescue and relief work underway. Authorities are working to provide all possible support to the affected."
In another tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone’s safety there. Have been continuously speaking to senior authorities and getting updates on NDRF deployment, rescue work and relief operations."
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint the following as Judges in the High Courts and also transfer High Court Judges: -
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Details
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Fresh appointment of High Court Judges
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Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal, Judicial Officer
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Appointment as an Additional Judge of Chhattisgarh High Court.
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Girish Kathpalia, Judicial Officer
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Appointed as Additional Judges of Delhi High Court.
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Manoj Jain, Judicial Officer
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Roopesh Chandra Varshney, Judicial Officer
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Appointed as Judges of Madhya Pradesh High Court.
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Smt. Anuradha Shukla, Judicial Officer
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Sanjeev Sudhakar Kalgaonkar, Judicial Officer
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Prem Narayan Singh, Judicial Officer
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Achal Kumar Paliwal, Judicial Officer
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Hirdesh, Judicial Officer
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Avnindra Kumar Singh, Judicial Officer
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Rakesh Thapliyal, Advocate
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Appointment as Judges of Uttarakhand High Court.
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Pankaj Purohit, Advocate
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Vivek Bharti Sharma, Judicial Officer
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Transfer of High Court Judges
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Shri Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, Judge, Patna High Court
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Transferred as a Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court.
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Shri Justice Atul Sreedharan, Judge, Madhya Pradesh High Court
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Transferred as a Judge of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.
Prime Minister's Office
PM bows to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on his Parkash Purab
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has bowed to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the pious occasion of his Parkash Purab.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, "I bow to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the pious occasion of his Parkash Purab. His was a life devoted to creating a just and inclusive society. He was unwavering when it came to upholding his principles. We also recall his courage and sacrifices.
The Guru Sahibs have a special Kripa on me that the 350th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji took place during the tenure of our Government. I recall the grand celebrations in Patna, where I also had the opportunity to go and pay my respects."
Ministry of Women and Child Development
TRAINING FOR ANGANWADI WORKERS
To strengthen Anganwadi services and to achieve intended outcomes, capacitybuilding of Anganwadi workers are a priority area under Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0. Anganwadi workers are made aware about Anganwadi Services Scheme and its objectives, requirements of beneficiaries under the scheme and the services mandated for delivery to them. They are made aware about preparation of training/ learning material, use of assessment cards and involvement of parents in the ECCE programme. They are trained on supplementary nutrition guidelines, nutrition norms, food safety norms and practices, new born care and early assessment of child hood illnesses, ante-natal and post-natal practices, Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and use of growth monitoring devices. Training is always imparted based on developments in the Anganwadi Services Scheme and in the area of women and child development.
The training curriculum has been developed in consultation with faculty of NIPCCD who are experts in the area of Anthropology, Child Development, Communication, Early Childhood Care and Education, Nutrition, Psychology, Sociology, Social work, etc. The training provided to the Anganwadi Workers/Helpers and the Supervisors at the Anganwadi Workers Training Centres / Middle Level Training Centres  is a part of the Anganwadi Services Scheme. The AWTCs/MLTCs are run by the respective State Governments/UT Administrations.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Odisha CM calls on PM
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Patnaik has called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted;
"Chief Minister of Odisha, Shri Naveen Patnaik met Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi."
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, the real-time information on coastal water quality is collected by National Centre for Coastal Research  and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services  and the same is shared with the respective State Pollution Control Boards
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology, M/o Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said that The real-time information on coastal water quality is collected by National Centre for Coastal Research  and Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services  of Ministry of Earth Sciences  by deploying water quality buoys in the coastal waters of off-Chennai Kochi and off-Puducherry. The data is shared with the respective State Pollution Control Boards.
In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the Central Pollution Control Board  has instructed all the coastal State Pollution Control Boards  and the Pollution Control Committees  of the Union Territories to take the assistance of NCCR for developing an action plan for prevention of coastal pollution. He said that NCCR has taken up several initiatives to augment the scientific and research capabilities. NCCR is establishing the state of art water quality laboratory at Visakhapatnam. Along with the traditional methods of identification and analysis of biological samples, advanced techniques like use of molecular tools are being employed. NCCR is collaborating with leading oceanographic institutes of the world.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Nepal for laying down implementation arrangement for construction of a new Bridge over Mechi River at Indo-Nepal border
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Nepal for laying down implementation arrangement for construction of a new Bridge over Mechi River at Indo-Nepal border
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved a Memorandum of Understanding  to be signed between India and Nepal for laying down implementation arrangement on Cost sharing, Schedules and Safeguard issues for starting construction of a new Bridge over Mechi River at Indo-Nepal border.
The estimated cost of construction of the bridge is Rs. 158.65 crore, which would be funded by Government of India through ADB loan. The new bridge is part of up-gradation of the Kakarvitta  to Panitanki Bypass  on NH 327B covering a length of 1500 meters including a 6 lane approach road of 825 meters. Mechi Bridge is the ending point of Asian Highway 02 in India leading to Nepal and provides critical connectivity to Nepal.
The construction of the bridge will improve regional connectivity and has potential to strengthen cross border trade between both the countries and cementing ties by strengthening industrial, social and cultural exchanges.
National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation  under Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has been designated as the implementing agency for this project. DPR for this project has been prepared and alignment of bridge has been finalized in consultation with Government of Nepal.
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  “6.65 per cent Government Stock, 2020” for a notified amount of Rs. 2,000 crore  through price based auction,  “7.59 per cent Government Stock, 2026” for a notified amount of Rs.3,000 crore  through price based auction,  “GoI Floating Rate Bond 2031” for a notified amount of Rs.3,000 crore  through price based auction,  “6.57 per cent Government Stock, 2033” for a notified amount of Rs.2,000 crore  through price based auction, and  “7.06 per cent Government Stock, 2046” for a notified amount of Rs. 2,000 crore through price based auction. Subject to the limit of Rs.12,000 crore, being total notified amount,
the Government of India will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs.1,000 crore against any one or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India , Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on June 22, 2018 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on June 22, 2018. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and12.00 noon.
The result of the auctions will be announced on June 22, 2018  and payment by successful bidders will be on June 25, 2018 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2006-07/178 dated November 16, 2006 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan and National Service Scheme observe Shaheed Diwas in 623 Districts across country
NSS affiliated 457 universities involving 10926 colleges/institutions participated in programmes
As a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry Of Youth Affairs and Sports observed Shaheed Diwas across the country on 23rd March 2022 by involving large number of Youth Volunteers and members of NYKS affiliated Youth Clubs and student volunteers from NSS affiliated Universities and colleges. The Shaheed Diwas was observed in 623 Districts of NYKS and NSS affiliated 457 universities involving 10926 colleges/institutions.
On 23rd March 1931, Bhagat Singh Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged to death. In remembrance of the supreme sacrifices made by the brave young revolutionaries & great sons of our country, India observes Shaheed Diwas every year on 23rd March.
Coinciding with the occasion, this year as part of Azaadika Amrit Mahotsav, Shaheed Diwas was organized by NYKS and NSS by focusing on the theme Tribute to Revolutionaries. Considering the theme, during Shaheed Diwas 2022, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan and National Service Scheme celebrated the contributions made by the revolutionary freedom fighters in all 623 district NYKs across the country and the NSS affiliated Universities and colleges/institutions.
Through these programs, the young generation was filled with a sense of gratitude, pride, honor and duty by celebrating the life, works and philosophy of these freedom fighters. Their stories inspired the youth to inculcate a spirit of Patriotism and Nationalism and motivated them further in engaging in National Building activities.
Honoring the memory of the revolutionary martyrs of India’s freedom struggle, the key activities by the district NYKs and the NSS affiliated Universities included Garlanding of portraits, Lighting the lamp, Goshthi/Seminars/Lectures on life of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev, Pledge Taking, Sports meet, Skits, Spot Quiz, Distribution of goodies, Plog Run, Knowledge Competitions, etc.
The NYKS and NSS also involved Freedom Fighters, Academicians, Artists, Iconic Personalities, State/District Administration in various programmes. The Youth Volunteers associated with NYKS and NSS also participated in special Programmes organised at 14 locations in 8 States and 02 UTs by the Ministry of Culture associated with History of India’s Freedom Struggle.